Cultural Programming in Balkh Province

Post Date

May 14th 2014

Application Due Date

June 14th 2014

Funding Opportunity Number

SCAKAB-14-CA-003-SCA-05142014

CFDA Number(s)

19.501

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Other

Public Diplomacy

Number of Awards

1

Eligibility Categories

Other

Eligibility is open to all U.S., Afghan, and international organizations with direct experience in conducting cultural and educational programs, and a proven track record of success implementing projects in Balkh Province, Afghanistan. For-profit entities are not eligible for this opportunity. Organizations must demonstrate current country registration license (when applicable), competent programmatic ability and be able to meet reporting requirements. Non-Afghan organizations or companies are required to partner with an Afghan organization or company.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $95000

• Award Range:

  $75000 - $95000

Grant Description

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, invites all eligible organizations (see Section IV for Eligibility Requirements) to submit a proposal for a Cooperative Agreement to design, organize and implement cultural programming in Mazar-e Sharif and other parts of Balkh province over the course of one year, in close cooperation with the U.S. Consulate in Mazar-e Sharif. The programs will engage the general public and important target audiences by addressing a series of issues that are priorities for the United States government (USG) and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIROA). A successful proposal will address all the requirements outlined in this Request for Grant Proposals (RFGP), demonstrate the organizationуs professional experience in conducting similar projects in Balkh Province, and the ability to meet the goals and objectives outlined in the RFGP.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of State

• Office:

  U.S. Mission to Afghanistan

• Agency Contact:

  Deborah B. Smith, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Inquiries & submissions

• Agency Email Address:

  KabulPASProposals@state.gov